Memberships


The Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM) is a professional organisation established under Act No. 3 of 2022

  • Full Member(MZIHRM)
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    ZMW2,050

    Full Member (MZIHRM)

    One must have a degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent and must have been an Associate Member for three (3) years.

  • Associate Member (ASZIHRM)
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    ZMW1,560

    Associate Member (ASZIHRM)

    One must have a diploma/degree in any social science; inclusive of an HRM course and must have served as affiliate member for three (3) years.

  • Affiliate Member (AFZIHRM)
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    ZMW1,310

    Affiliate Member (AFZIHRM)

    Affiliate membership is at the entry level of the spectrum of membership levels under the Institute, affiliate members are not issued with practicing certificates and are only allowed to work under the supervision of a qualified HR Practitioner. To upgrade from this category, members are required to attain the needed professional development and pass an examination required by the Institute among-st other requirements.

  • Affiliate First Applicant Member (AFZIHRM)
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    ZMW1,310

    Affiliate Member (AFZIHRM)

    Affiliate membership is at the entry level of the spectrum of membership levels under the Institute, affiliate members are not issued with practicing certificates and are only allowed to work under the supervision of a qualified HR Practitioner. To upgrade from this category, members are required to attain the needed professional development and pass an examination required by the Institute among-st other requirements.

  • Student Member (STUZIHRM)
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    ZMW200

    Student Member (STUZIHRM)

    Students pursuing certificate/diploma/degree courses in HRM or equivalent discipline at any credible college or university are eligible to become members of the institute.

  • Fellow (FZIHRM)
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    ZMW2,860

    Fellow (FZIHRM)

    This is available by approval of full Council Siting. One must have been a full member for about three years (3) with not less than ten (10) years practicing experience as Human Resource Manager, Consultant, Director or senior member at management level. He/she must have made contributions or policy formulation in their current or previous employer organisation. Must have a First Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent. Must have worked for a recognized organisation with proper systems and procedures. Must be an active member of the Institute and have continuously renewed his or her membership, and actively participated in the Institutes programs and activities including AGM's, workshops etc.

    The following will be an added advantage if a member has carried out research in the field of Human Resource management or must have published professional Articles relating to Human Resource Management, training, industrial relations and general management. 

  • CPD
    Duration
    3 months
    Package price
    ZMW4,500

    HR certification is the industry standard for the HR profession in Zambia. Whether you are a mid-level HR professional, a senior HR leader, an HR consultant or an HR academic, achieving HR certification will:

    • Validate your HR skills, experience and expertise
    • Demonstrate to employers and clients your capability as an HR business partner 
    • Showcase your contribution, as an academic, to the HR body of knowledge and excellence in HR teaching practice
    • Show your commitment to the HR profession
    • Stand out from the crowd
    • The course will be used as part and parcel to the upgrading of membership status. These courses have been tailored along the lines of London CIPD and other professional Human Resource bodies